Title: American and British Houses Category:Literature / English Details: Words: 803 | Pages: 3.4 (approximately 235 words/page)
American and British Houses
Modern American and British houses may appear similar from the outside,
just as an American may appear similar to an Englishman. One cannot judge
a house by its façade, however, and beneath the surface, two altogether
different design paradigms exist. The American house is a sprawling
retreat that is designed for comfortable living. Compact and efficient,
the British house embodies a conservative lifestyle. The two also differ
in the amenities they offer. The modern American house overflows with
built-in features; the modern British house …showed first 85 words of 803 total…
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…showed last 85 words of 803 total…economies certainly affect house design, it is
the culture itself that has the greatest impact. America is said to be
one of the most demanding countries in the world, and this notion is
reinforced in their expansive, amenity rich homes. The English are
regarded as conservative and polite; their homes are compact and
efficient. Modern American and British house construction is a direct
reflection of the people who design them. Although they may look similar,
they are nothing alike when you get to know them.
